Sparking possibility
discover moreLive performance fires the imagination.
It uplifts and connects people like nothing else. That’s why we bring extraordinary events to unexpected places – town centres, village squares, beaches and hilltops – and everyone’s invited.
A creative family
We exist to promote, support and produce performing arts projects in our communities. In everything we do, we have just two rules. Anything’s possible. And everyone’s invited.
Latest News
Discover more about the work we do at Activate.
Welcome Maisy
Maisy Hicks joins the Activate team as Projects Assistant, through the Artswork Breakthrough programme.
Touring 2026
A busy summer season of touring for three Activate-supported companies.
We Out Here festival 2026
All the details from the Activate Takeover at Dorset's We Out Here festival 2026.
Research Lab for Deaf artists
Emily Green, from Dorset Youth Dance, took part in a day of workshops for Deaf artists at Tit for Tat…
Connecting with others at inspiring conference
Our Marketing and Communications Manager shares their experience of the Arts Marketing Association's conference.
Maheen Mohammadally joins the Activate team
Maheen joins the Activate team as our new Producer - Theatre and Engagement.
Support us
We believe in creating moments that touch hearts and minds – and you can help us do that. Each year Activate offers thousands of people the chance to experience high quality performing arts. Whilst we receive core funding from Arts Council England, Dorset Council and BCP Council, as a charity we also rely on donations.